The meaning of “κτῆνος”

Understanding ktēnos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G2934

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

κτῆνος

Phoneticktay'-nos

Transliterationktēnos

Grammar Code

G:N-N

Greek Noun, Neuter

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

beast. - property, i.e. (specially) a domestic animal

Scripture References

4 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 10:34	“And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.”
Acts 23:24	“And provide them beasts, that they may set Paul on, and bring him safe unto Felix the governor.”
1 Corinthians 15:39	“All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds.”
Revelation 18:13	“And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Luke1

Acts1

1 Corinthians1

Revelation1

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